Newborn
Why You Shouldn’t Let a Newborn “Cry It Out” (and what to do instead!)
The newborn days can be really dark days. Of course there is joy and love and so many other amazing emotions, but there can also be crushing sleep deprivation, postpartum anxiety and depression, and...
3 Month Old Wake Windows: Tips and Sleep Schedules for YOUR Baby
Let’s talk about 3 month old wake windows. 3 months can be a really tricky time, sleep wise. There tends to be crap naps, more night wakings and most parents would like to just fast forward...
Should I Swaddle My Newborn For Naps?
Let’s talk about swaddles. And newborns. Because what’s a swaddle without a newborn? Just a tiny, useless piece of material. But I probably didn’t need to answer my own rhetorical question... It is...
What to Do When You Have a Newborn Not Sleeping During the Day
It’s shocking. And extremely stressful. Frustrating and unfair. Your newborn was supposed to be asleep hours ago. How is this even humanly possible? The truth of the matter is, if your newborn is...
6 Week Sleep Regression: The Top 3 Things You Need to Know
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “sleep regression” before having your baby, however nothing can quite prepare you for when that first one hits: the 6-week sleep regression. When you first bring your...
Newborn Sleepy Cues: The Fastest Way to Get Your Newborn to Sleep
Have you ever felt that getting your newborn to sleep is more difficult than doing your taxes while simultaneously trying to land a commercial aircraft? If so, you’re not alone. Newborns can be very...
Overtired Baby & Newborns: A Simple Guide
Remember that manual we talked about? The one that should have come with your baby? Well, chapter 1 should definitely be: The Overtired Baby For Dummies. Overtired babies are akin to the...
Swaddles vs Sleep Sack: When and How to Use Them!
I get a lot of questions about swaddles vs sleep sacks. And honestly, even if you’re not a first-time parent, it can be confusing to know what the difference between the two is, and when to use each...
Swaddle Tutorial
With your newborn, it's important to get them into a nice and snug & tight swaddle. In this swaddle tutorial (with videos)l, I'll show you exactly how to swaddle your newborn! Look familiar?...
How to Ditch Those Early Morning Baby Wakings
Once upon a time, a long long time ago, before kids and when your stamina was at it’s peak, an early morning wake up was, dare I say…romantic. Getting up with your partner to watch the sun rise...
Baby Nap Length & Number of Naps by Age
Before you have a baby, naps (and how long they should be) can seem pretty basic. It’s daytime. My baby seems tired. I will put them in the crib and they will fall asleep. Right?....Right?!?!?...
5 Tips for Daylight Savings Spring Forward & Your Baby’s Sleep
I’m just going to say it. Whoever came up with the idea of Daylight Savings Time most certainly did NOT have babies and certainly wasn't worried about their sleep schedule. (Update: the internet...
5 Best Ways to Get Your Newborn to Sleep
Those newborn days are a LOT. And finding the best ways to get your newborn to sleep can feel daunting! Those days are filled with love like you have never felt before, pure exhaustion that is...
Baby Swaddles Simple Guide: 5 Things to Know About Safe Swaddling
Swaddling babies has been around for thousands of years, fluctuating in popularity through the decades. Lately, it has been making a comeback (as it should! It’s a fantastic tool for newborn sleep)....
Can You Spoil a Newborn? 7 Things That Are NOT Spoiling a Baby!
Many parents wonder, can you spoil a newborn?! Before we answer that, a quick comparison... Picture this: you want your partner to learn to clean the bathroom properly so you hand them the cleaning...